Introduction To Wind Turbines
Wind Turbines take advantage of kinetic wind energy turning it into electricity that can be used in the home, helping to lower bills.
Wind Farms
Wind farms are made up of multiple turbines and are situated both on & offshore. They harness kinetic wind energy to create large amounts of electricity.
Maximising Wind Turbine Return
How do you get the best out of your wind installation? This section provides tips to ensure that your wind system reaches its production potential.
Wind Turbine Components
Wind technology doesn't simply involve the turbine, this section details all the components you need to make a successful wind installation.
Whitelee Onshore Wind Farm, Scotland
Whitelee Wind Farm Key Facts Whitelee Wind Farm is situated on Eaglesham Moor, near Glasgow, Scotland. ScottishPower Renewables first identified the site in 1999, although it took another seven years for work to actually commence on the wind farm, with the first…
Walney Offshore Wind Farm, England
The Walney offshore wind farm is the largest offshore wind farm in the world with an installed capacity of over 360MW of electricity, with 102 turbines.
Pros and Cons of Onshore Wind Turbines
UK Onshore Wind Turbines In this weeks blog we are going to look at the advantages of onshore wind turbines. In the UK, wind energy plays a significant role in our energy mix, providing enough electricity to power 4.5m homes…
Cheaper Offshore Wind Turbines on the Horizon?
State of Wind Power in the UK According to RenewableUK, there are now 370 wind farms in the UK, providing just under 20,000,000,000 KWh of electricity to the grid each year. Based on an average house using 4,500 of electricity…
Warren Buffett – The Man With A (solar PV) Plan!
2013 started pretty well for the renewables industry with news that Warren Buffett is investing a further £1.5bn in what will become the largest solar PV development in the world. Mr Buffett is widely regarded as the most successful investor…
The US Presidential Candidates and their Green Credentials – A UK Point-of-View
Update 8th November 2012: Since this article was written Mr Obama has won a second term as President of the United States. You can see our thoughts on what impact this may have over the next 4 years at the bottom of…